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JMWO Mont Orford 1976
1976
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JMWO Mont Orford 1976

Conducted by Pierre Hetu

The session
In 1976 JM World Orchestra brought together outstanding young musicians in Orford and Montreal in Quebec, Canada, for a performance under the Canadian conductor Pierre Hetu. Sessions were held in Orford (Canada), with 98 musicians from 23 countries. Performances took place in the framework of the 1976 Olympic Games.
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Year1976
LocationMont Orford, Montreal in Quebec (Canada)
ConductorPierre Hetu
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Pierre Hetu
Conductor

Pierre Hetu

Pierre Hétu (1932–1998) was a Canadian conductor and pianist who played an important role in the musical life of Québec. He served as music director of the Orchestre symphonique de Québec from 1979 to 1989, helping strengthen the orchestra’s artistic profile through concerts, recordings, and international tours. Known for his clear musical direction and strong sense of orchestral balance, Hétu also worked widely as a guest conductor in North America and Europe and contributed to the promotion of Canadian repertoire.

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